More Than 100 Attend Holi Festival Celebration Held in Differdange

On Sunday 10 May 2026, the Indian Arts and Cultural Association of Luxembourg (IACAL) hosted its Holi 2026 “Festival of Colours” celebration at Parc Gerlache in Differdange, attracting more than 100 participants.

According to the organisers, Differdange hosted the event for the third consecutive year. The programme featured live DJ music, performances by a local band, Indian food and drinks, cultural activities, face painting, balloon entertainment, outdoor games and eco-friendly organic Holi colours.

“We want to bring the Festival of Colours to Differdange and spread our joy, fun and culture with the people here,” IACAL representative Swapna Veeramreddy told Chronicle.lu. Describing Holi as a celebration marking “good winning over evil” and the arrival of spring, she added that the event also included Bollywood and Kathak dance performances, activities for children and a traditional colour celebration.

The event also featured several fundraising and sales stalls, including initiatives led by secondary school students collecting donations, as well as stands selling handmade items and flower bouquets.

Differdange Chief Alderman Tom Ulveling attended the opening ceremony, apologised for the absence of Mayor Guy Altmeisch and conveyed the mayor’s wishes for a successful celebration.

Speaking to Chronicle.lu, Differdange Alderman Jerry Hartung highlighted the importance of cultural diversity in the city, noting that people from around 125 nationalities live in the city. “For us it's important that communities can also show their traditions,” he said. Referring to the Holi celebration, Hartung added that the municipality had supported the initiative since its launch three years ago and that the event helps bring together residents from different backgrounds.

Jerry Hartung also shared his appreciation for Indian cuisine, describing it as “very spicy, but very good”. He noted that food plays an important role in multicultural events organised in Differdange, helping people from different cultures connect more easily.

Organisers added that the Indian community in Differdange currently numbers around 500 residents, many of whom joined this year’s Holi celebration alongside visitors from other communities across Luxembourg.